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L'Asile, Haiti

Nippes · Haiti

L'Asile is a small town in Nippes, Haiti with a population of 778. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

778 Population 3/sq mi density
479 ft Elevation 146 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
58.5 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About L'Asile

L'Asile is a commune in the Anse-à-Veau Arrondissement, in the Nippes department of Haiti.
It has 41,073 inhabitants in 2015.

People

Population778
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain58.5 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Population778
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates18.3840°, -73.4144°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNippes
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation58.5 inches (1,487 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About L'Asile

L'Asile is a small town in Haiti (Nippes) with a population of 778. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

L'Asile has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Haiti avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area259.6 sq mi (672.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.3840°N, 73.4144°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 9 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 89 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 67 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 63 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 54 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 71 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 95 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 62 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 59 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 56 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 150 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 138 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 95 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 11 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 31 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 64 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 56 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 86 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 30 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 3 284 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 232 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 232 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 247 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 94 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 138 km
2008 Ike Category 4 292 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 72 km
2007 Dean Category 4 198 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 182 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 180 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 279 km
2001 Iris Category 1 168 km
1998 Georges Category 1 103 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 124 km
1987 Emily Category 2 213 km
1980 Allen Category 5 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 93 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 7 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 17 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 21 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Driest

L'Asile has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.7").

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Schools in L'Asile

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ecole nationale de lievre - - - -
École Nationale de Changieux - - - -
École Nationale de Moinson - - - -
École Nationale de l'Asile - - - -
ecole nationale de baquet - - - -
Collège Evangélique Siloe de L'Azile - - - -
École Fondamentale Complète de l'Asile - - - -
École Fondamentale d'Application Centre d'Appui Pédagogique de L'Asile - - - -
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Libraries in L'Asile

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipa De Cavaillon0.0

Farmers Markets in L'Asile

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bientot Marche publique de Petite Riviere de Nippes

Restaurants in L'Asile

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Louloune Bar

Airports Near L'Asile

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antoine-Simon International AirportCYAMedium Airport
Anse-a-Galets Airport-Small Airport
Fond-des-Blancs Airport-Small Airport
Île-à-Vache International Airport-Small Airport
Port-Salut Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Asile

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
eglise baptiste de sanai
Eglise Christiniste de Bidouze - MEC
Eglise de dieu L'Asile
eglise golgotha de moinson
Église MEBSH de Source Baptiste

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince

🇭🇹 About Haiti

Capital Port-au-Prince
Population 11,123,176
Area 27,750 km²
GDP (USD) $19,850,585,722
GDP per capita $1,706
HDI 0.535
Life expectancy 64.9 years
Internet users 39.3%
Urban population 54.5%
Currency HTG (Gourde)
Languages French, Haitian Creole
Calling code +509
TLD .ht
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Haiti

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Jan 2 Ancestry Day Jour des Aieux
Jan 6 Epiphany Le Jour des Rois
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Mercredi Des Cendres
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jeudi saint
Apr 3 Good Friday Vendredi saint
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pâques
May 1 Labour and Agriculture Day Fête du Travail / Fête des Travailleurs
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 18 Flag and Universities Day Jour du Drapeau et de l'Université
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fête-Dieu
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary L'Assomption de Marie
Oct 17 Dessalines Day Anniversaire de la mort de Dessalines
Nov 1 All Saints Day La Toussaint
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Jour des Morts
Nov 18 Battle of Vertières Day Vertières
Dec 5 Discovery Day Découverte d'Haïti
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Asile

What is the population of L'Asile?

L'Asile has a population of 778 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 259.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in L'Asile?

L'Asile has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches.

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